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By Barrie Einarson

This morning gave us a great reminder that even in a strong market, you still have to be selective. To Subscribe: https://go.trade-ideas.com/SHQ
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We saw the broader market rip higher on news of a potential ceasefire. Naturally, that kind of headline can create the illusion that you can just go long anything and expect follow-through. But as always—it’s not quite that simple.

Context Matters: SPY and VWAP

Even with some early choppiness and a bit of a pullback, SPY managed to reclaim VWAP. That’s an important detail because it shifts the intraday bias back toward strength. But again, that doesn’t mean every stock is a clean breakout.

The Trade: SNBR from AI 135

SNBR came off our AI 135 scan at 9:40 AM, and it gave traders multiple opportunities.

• Initial push up toward $1.49
• Pullback into the $1.35 area
• Then… a strong move higher with a solid candle

This is exactly the kind of setup where patience pays.

If you missed the first move, the pullback gave you another shot. That’s something newer traders often overlook—they chase the first spike instead of waiting for structure to form.

Not Perfect — But Tradable

Was it clean? Not really.

It was choppy, and you had to manage your entry carefully. But the key takeaway is this:

👉 Even imperfect setups can be profitable if you understand the context and wait for confirmation.

What I’m Watching Next

SNBR still looks like it has room to move, so it’s on watch for the rest of the day. When a stock shows it can reclaim momentum after a pullback, that’s often a sign there’s more potential upside.